We are the World

Apen Conference Day 2

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October 27th 2009
Back to the IECCA building complex for day 2 of the APEN conference. Today, they did have muzak playing instead the Christian inspirational. I realized that Michael Bolton Songs don’t sound any better with saxophone in place of Mr. Bolton’s voice. Day also began with a prayer and the Nigerian National anthem--something you would not see at a US conference. I noticed there were considerab ... read more

Africa » Nigeria

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Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have bee... ... read more